If you think it’s difficult understanding why you’re processing life in a certain way, it’s near impossible to fathom the complexities of others! But today’s chapter gives a basic ethos behind actions that build…

READ 1 CORINTHIANS 8 Make notes, if you’d like, of what stands out for you. Feel free to use the “Leave a Comment” box below to also write some of your thoughts.

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

It’s hard enough making changes, and building upon progress, without having your efforts torn down by others – either while you are there, or replaced as soon as you leave the organization. Years ago, the question: “Who’s kingdom are you building?” took my interest.

Today’s chapter highlights again that, how I think and behave while exercising my freedom yet demonstrating “love”. In all situations and matters (regardless of how strong in confidence I may feel by what I know or don’t know), I need to build up my Creator God’s Kingdom in the lives of those around me. [v1] Amazingly, the one who loves the Creator and His Word, is known by Him. [v3] If I’m known by my Maker (because He sees my demonstrated love for His image-bearers), this will be the driving force behind my thoughts, words, choices and actions today. For one thing, when I hurt others, I hurt Christ who bought that person at a high price by dying for them. [v11] Knowing Jesus’ teaching[a], Paul realigns his own life choices [v13], to avoid tearing down the Creator God’s Kingdom in the hearts of those He made to be like Him.

I’ll praise You Lord, all my life. I’ll sing praises to my God as long as I live. [Psalm 146:2]

Your Nation: Believer’s for a persecuted for their Faith

Yourself: Personal discipline

Your concerns for today

Thank-You Lord, that You’re the God who hears, sees and acts. You hear my prayer, You’ve seen my tears. You can heal me. [2 Kings 20:5]

3. Admit: “…Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us…”

Help me, Father God, not to be stiff-necked, as my ancestors were. Help me to submit to serving You so that Your fierce anger will turn away from me. For You Lord are gracious and compassionate. You’ll not turn Your face from me if I return to You. [2 Chronicles 30:8-9]

4. Protect: “…Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one…”

Thank-you, Lord my God, that if I acknowledges that Jesus is Your Son, You live in me and I in You. [1 John 4:15]

“ For Yours Lord is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory for ever and ever. Amen”

When questioned, tested, tricked or in His hour of great need, Jesus spoke what was previously written in God’s Word.[d] So, the final section on this page is about memorizing the script through 10 topics. Following these will help you learn 52 portions from the bible in a year! THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE: Topic = A Good Caretaker

Jesus said: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” [Matthew 6:33]